The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Its Rise, Progress, and Termination (Complete Edition)By Cotton Mather, Robert Calef
Length19h 30m
About this audiobook
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1–3) gathers foundational writings on the Salem witch trials and the broader crisis of belief, law, and providential interpretation in late seventeenth-century New England. Moving between sermons, documentary narration, polemic, legal testimony, and retrospective controversy, the collection reveals how supernatural fear was translated into public authority. Its most arresting materials juxtapose defenses of spectral evidence and clerical interpretation with searching critiques of judicial excess. Centered on the opposing voices of Cotton Mather and Robert Calef, these volumes illuminate a crucial moment in Puritan intellectual and cultural history. Mather represents the learned ministerial effort to reconcile providence, demonology, and communal order, while Calef's skeptical counter-narrative anticipates Enlightenment critiques of credulity, coercion, and clerical power. Together, their writings trace the collision of theology, law, print culture, and emerging rational inquiry in colonial America. This collection is indispensable for readers interested in witchcraft studies, early American literature, religious history, and the genealogy of skepticism. It offers a rare opportunity to encounter the controversy through competing contemporary perspectives, encouraging careful comparison rather than simple judgment. Rich in documentary value and rhetorical force, the volumes foster an enduring dialogue about fear, evidence, authority, and moral responsibility.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
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GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length19 hrs 30 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 15, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Old Times in the Colonies (Illustrated Edition)
17Pedigree of Calef.[1]
2Introduction
18MEMOIR OF ROBERT CALEF.
3Historical Context
19[1] The Epistle to the READER.
4Synopsis (Selection)
20PART I.
5Volume 1
21PART II.
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6PREFATORY.
22PART III.
7INTRODUCTORY.
23PART IV.
8MEMOIR OF THE AUTHOR.
24Volume 3
9THE Author's Defence.
25PART V. An Impartial Account of the most Memorable Matters of Fact, touching the supposed Witchcraft in New-England. (pt. 1)
10[5] ENCHANTMENTS ENCOUNTER'D.
26PART V. An Impartial Account of the most Memorable Matters of Fact, touching the supposed Witchcraft in New-England. (pt. 2)
11AN ABSTRACT OF MR. PERKINS'S[71] WAY FOR THE DISCOVERY OF WITCHES.
27POSTSCRIPT.
12[2] A DISCOURSE ON THE WONDERS OF THE INVISIBLE WORLD.[76] (pt. 1)
28APPENDIX.
13[2] A DISCOURSE ON THE WONDERS OF THE INVISIBLE WORLD.[76] (pt. 2)
29NOTE BY THE EDITOR.
14THE DEVIL DISCOVERED.
30Analysis
15Volume 2
31Reflection
16PREFATORY, BY THE EDITOR.
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